Official handbook Lincoln University soil judging competition 6-9 November 2020 Ellis Creek Farm, Golden Bay

Abstract

This manual is a revised and updated version of the handbook that was originally produced for the first Australasian Soil Judging Contest that was held in 2016 in Wanaka, New Zealand (Smith et al., 2016). This adaptation is based on experience gained from Lincoln University’s participation in previous soil judging competitions (Wanaka, New Zealand, 2016 – Toowoomba, Australia, 2017 – Canberra, Australia, 2018 – Adelaide, Australia, 2019 – Napier, New Zealand, 2019). It is also tailored to the curriculum for “Soil Skills for Professionals” (SOSC901), designed to meet the skills required by scientists in the land-based sector in New Zealand. The handbook is based on, and should be used in conjunction with, the New Zealand Soil Description Handbook (Milne et al, 1995) and the New Zealand Soil Classification (NZSC) scheme (Hewitt, 2010). We acknowledge permission from Maanaki Whenua Landcare Research to use these resources.